Dealing with unresolved trauma isn’t as simple as trying to be more positive. This kind of trauma goes deep with its roots.
I seem to always be talking about trauma, abuse or some other unresolved issues. By now, you’d think I’d been cured of all my problems, but I’m not. My traumas run deep, and for a couple of stages of my life, I pushed them back, repressing what happened to me.
This isn’t healthy, but it’s a common defense system when you’ve gone through trauma. This could be what your loved ones are feeling and...
Social anxiety is a common mental disorder in today’s world. According to estimates, around 7% of the US population were diagnosed in the past year while about 12% of American adults experience the symptoms at some point in their lives. What causes social anxiety?
It is not totally clear what is hiding behind this mental issue. As with most mental disorders, social anxiety seems to be a combination of genetics, brain structure and environment.
Some of the factors that we often find in scientific publications are negative childhood experiences such as bullying or abuse. It makes sense that...
Were you blamed for almost everything when you grew up? If so, you could possibly have been the family scapegoat.
The family scapegoat is the portion of the dysfunctional family that takes the brunt of every situation. No matter what happened, even if the situation could not possibly be any fault of the scapegoat, this designated person still receives a portion of the blame. It’s not entirely clear as to why they receive such blame, but this treatment can be devastating later in life.
7 Different Types of Anger and the Hidden Causes Behind Each ~ Sherrie.
2019-01-25
7 Different Types of Anger and the Hidden Causes Behind Each.
By Sherrie.
January 24th, 2019
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Anger is an interesting emotion which comes from many different places. Understanding the various types of anger helps you also harness this feeling.
Before you start being judgemental about anger, take pause for a moment. Anger isn’t a “sin”, but what we do with that anger is what we deem to be wrong. There are so many types of anger developed from various emotions and experiences. Depending on what life is throwing at us, anger could be a number of things.
What Is the Problem Child in a Dysfunctional Family and 5 Signs This Was You ~ Sherrie
2019-01-17
What Is the Problem Child in a Dysfunctional Family and 5 Signs This Was You.
By Sherrie.
January 17th, 2019
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Within dysfunctional families resides the problem child. Are you the problem child in your dysfunctional family?
You would be surprised by how many people grew up in a dysfunctional family. These people may have been neglected or even the problem child in this situation, depending on their actions and role in the family. I think I was a combination of both, to be honest, which is quite possible.
7 Ways Alcoholic Parents Ruin Their Children’s Psyches and Lives ~ Sherrie.
2019-01-06
7 Ways Alcoholic Parents Ruin Their Children’s Psyches and Lives.
By Sherrie.
January 5th, 2019
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Alcoholic parents aren’t just a nuisance to themselves. Being an alcoholic can actually not only affect the person who drinks, but also their offspring as well.
Personally, I didn’t grow up with alcoholic parents, but my children did. My ex-husband was an alcoholic and I remember many times, trying to shield my children from his drinking. Unfortunately, I couldn’t hide his habits all the time. It wasn’t until later in their lives that I noticed the effects that his drinking had upon their psyche.
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